The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a thrilling comeback Thursday night, outscoring the Chicago Bulls 45-24 in the fourth quarter to secure a 135-119 road victory at the United Center. Anthony Edwards led the charge, scoring a game-high 33 points, while Julius Randle contributed a double-double with 22 points and ten rebounds.
The Timberwolves’ relentless push in the final quarter marked their third win in four games, while the Bulls extended their losing streak to four. Chicago, which had controlled much of the game, led by as many as 12 points in the second half but failed to hold off Minnesota’s late surge.
Anthony Edwards Powers Minnesota’s Comeback
Edwards was unstoppable down the stretch, adding crucial points during a game-defining 12-0 run midway through the fourth. This stretch, capped by Randle’s driving layup with 6:47 left, shifted the lead to Minnesota for the first time since early in the game, putting them up 107-106. The Timberwolves kept their momentum, stretching the gap to 113-106 and maintaining control until the final buzzer.
Rudy Gobert was another standout for Minnesota, adding 21 points and nine rebounds, while Jaden McDaniels scored 19. Veteran Mike Conley chipped in with 14 points and 11 assists, and Donte DiVincenzo added 13 points, solidifying Minnesota’s well-rounded attack.
Bulls’ Offense Falters Despite Valiant Effort
Chicago’s Nikola Vucevic scored 25 points, and Coby White added 24, but their efforts couldn’t stop the Timberwolves’ fourth-quarter surge. The Bulls were also impacted by the absence of leading scorer Zach LaVine, who missed his third consecutive game with a right adductor strain. Talen Horton-Tucker and Ayo Dosunmu contributed 13 points each, while Patrick Williams added 12.
The Bulls improved ball control after a 22-turnover night against Dallas, finishing with 13 turnovers Thursday. Despite an impressive 30 assists on 47 made field goals, the Bulls were ultimately outmatched by Minnesota’s balanced offense and timely scoring runs.
The Timberwolves snapped a five-game losing streak at the United Center, breaking Chicago’s early dominance and reinforcing their strong start to the season. As Minnesota rides a wave of momentum, Chicago faces mounting pressure to recover from a four-game slide.
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